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WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN

Fractional Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1923

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Dimensions

LOA
34.5 ft
LWL
23 ft
Beam
7.5 ft
Max Draft
5.25 ft
Displacement
14,400 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.23 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
528
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
567 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Wood
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1923
Last Built
Number Built
37
Notes: Originally called WEST SOLENT RESTRICTED CLASS.\nIn 1925 5 boats to this design were built for export to Argentina where they became the LOS INDIOS CLASS.\nThe WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN raced as a class around the UK into the 1950's.\nIt is thought that at least 10 are still sailing. (2011)